HR and IT are among top-clicked phishing subjects

A new report reveals that HR and IT-related phishing emails claim a significant 48.6 percent share of top-clicked phishing types globally. The research from KnowBe4 also shows that among large companies -- 1,000+ employees -- the most targeted industries are healthcare and pharmaceuticals with a Phish-Prone Percentage (PPP) of 51.4 percent, insurance on 48.8 percent and energy and utilities on 47.8 percent. Medium businesses see hospitality move into the top spot with a PPP of 39.7 percent, healthcare and pharmaceuticals on 38.8 percent and the consulting industry in the top three for the first time with a PPP of 36.2… [Continue Reading]